Preparing your child for a neuropsychological evaluation can reduce uncertainty and help them know what to expect. Learn how to explain the evaluation, prepare for the appointment, and support sensory and regulation needs.

Many autistic adults become skilled at masking their struggles, making their experiences difficult for others to recognize. Learn how a neurodiversity-affirming autism and PDA evaluation can explore masking, internalized demand avoidance, and the often unseen impact of everyday expectations.

Autistic Burnout

A History of Autism

Parenting using co-regulation.

While PDA is widely considered a profile of autism, it is distinct in its extreme resistance to everyday demands and expectations, driven by high levels of anxiety and a fundamental need for autonomy. Supporting PDA children requires a tailored approach that prioritizes understanding, flexibility, and collaboration.

Interoception and alexithymia can affect how autistic people notice, understand, and respond to body signals and emotions. Learn what these experiences can look like and ways to support greater awareness with curiosity and compassion.